Shredding documents is not a difficult task. In fact, shredding some documents may even feel therapeutic!

Why, then, consider using an outsourced shredding firm? What are the benefits?

Inexpensive personal office shredding machines may work just fine for small volume shredding, but destroying boxes or cabinets full of documents that your business no longer needs to keep creates an entirely different scenario. Hours spent shredding a few papers at a time are not enjoyable. In addition, volume shredding is very rough on the shredding machine, as most small shredders were not designed to run for long periods of time. Most people find that one-time purges of records are more cost-effective when done using a reputable shredding service.

Similarly, offices that handle a large amount of confidential paper every day, such as a sales offices or medical practices, often do not have the time to keep up their daily shredding volumes. This can expose your office to legal liability. Dropping discarded papers into a locked shredding bin makes shredding quicker and easier for your staff, and that means that they will be more likely to dispose of sensitive documents properly.

i/oTrak specializes in making paper easier to deal with in your professional life. Whether it is scanning, storage, or shredding, we are here to help. Contact one of our client solution specialists today to find out more about our E-Z Shred, E-Z Scan, E-Z Store, or E-Z Send services.


Source: NAID’s 2005 brochure, “HIPAA Requirements for Destruction of Protected Health Information.”
This source brochure is available free of charge by asking one of i/oTrak’s client solution specialists.

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